Getting ready to lower engine

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by flouese

In a previous post it was suggested I use an engine lift to lower my 2.5L engine. I asked where do you attach the lift to and never got a response. With that said, is the bracket on top of the throttle body the correct place to attach the lift to?

From where did you read about that? I'm curious.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Starter986

From where did you read about that? I'm curious.

Probably in the factory service manual which states that bracket is used to support the engine while the gear box is out.

[rexcramer]

So am I the only one freaked out by the angle of the car on jack stands?

I have had mine +/-20" off the ground on several occasions. Using 'Liftbars' and standard jack stands. But, it is always level. Be ever so careful sir.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

So am I the only one freaked out by the angle of the car on jack stands?

I had the same thought. Maybe its just me, but there is no way I'd get under that car.

I have a four post lift. Before I get under it, I always lower the deck onto the fixed stops on the posts so there is an actual mechanical stop holding the deck/car rather than relying solely on hydraulic pressure. Then I place tall jack stands under both ends of the deck to hold it up in case the mechanical stops fail. You can never be too safe under a car.

Flouese, kudos for attacking this job but please stay safe. If nothing else, do me a favor and throw some blocks in front of the front tires to keep the car from inadvertently rolling forward.

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by thstone

I had the same thought. Maybe its just me, but there is no way I'd get under that car.

I have a four post lift. Before I get under it, I always lower the deck onto the fixed stops on the posts so there is an actual mechanical stop holding the deck/car rather than relying solely on hydraulic pressure. Then I place tall jack stands under both ends of the deck to hold it up in case the mechanical stops fail. You can never be too safe under a car.

Starter, kudos for attacking this job but please stay safe. If nothing else, do me a favor and throw some blocks in front of the front tires to keep the car from inadvertently rolling forward.

No, Inwrote it off as he gave it a good stability check and the photo makes it look worse the it is! Great shade tree mechanic pic for safety ad!

I dont see any choke under front tire, if you keep the angle you might add a chalk block for some extra safety.

Be safe brother!

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

So am I the only one freaked out by the angle of the car on jack stands?

+ 1 on this one, it looks like an accident waiting to happen...

Please lower the rear until the bottom of the car is parallel to the floor, you should have enough space, also will be way easier to reach from the top.

Please be safe...

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by jfp in pa

probably in the factory service manual which states that bracket is used to support the engine while the gear box is out.

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